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Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Donot wearjewelry,long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which could becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich will improvefooting on the partof the operatorcan result in this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis...,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safe operation practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on slipperysurfaces. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds...
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Donot wearjewelry,long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which could becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich will improvefooting on the partof the operatorcan result in this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis...,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safe operation practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on slipperysurfaces. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds...
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... on a truckor trailer bed with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundawayfromyourvehicle beforefilling. • • If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfrom thetruck or trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this manual,use . Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,cars etc. Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light. Disengageall controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/ impellercomesto a completestop...
... on a truckor trailer bed with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundawayfromyourvehicle beforefilling. • • If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfrom thetruck or trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this manual,use . Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,cars etc. Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light. Disengageall controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/ impellercomesto a completestop...
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... frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary. Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) and the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop...,and mayinclude the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification(EM), OxidizingCatalyst(OC), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. ...
... frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary. Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) and the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop...,and mayinclude the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification(EM), OxidizingCatalyst(OC), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. ...
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...cause serious personal injury. ventilated area. SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. i READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the rain 6 WARNING-- Engine exhaust contains carbon WARNING-- There are rotating... blades WARNING-- WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and operate i WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings ...
...cause serious personal injury. ventilated area. SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. i READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the rain 6 WARNING-- Engine exhaust contains carbon WARNING-- There are rotating... blades WARNING-- WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and operate i WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings ...
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TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGAETBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEN OPERATINOGN GRAVEL SURFACES. 5.BEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE. 3.DISENGAGCELUTCHLEVERSS,TOPENGINE, AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL MOVING PARTSHAVE STOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNGMACHINE. CLEAN-OUT TOOL 7 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER ANDAUGER,CONTACWTiTHiMPELLEORR AUGERCANAMPUTATHEANDSANDFEET. 2.
TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGAETBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEN OPERATINOGN GRAVEL SURFACES. 5.BEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE. 3.DISENGAGCELUTCHLEVERSS,TOPENGINE, AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL MOVING PARTSHAVE STOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNGMACHINE. CLEAN-OUT TOOL 7 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER ANDAUGER,CONTACWTiTHiMPELLEORR AUGERCANAMPUTATHEANDSANDFEET. 2.
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Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwith this manual.Refer to ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Remove and discardany rubberbands,if present.They are for packaging purposesonly. REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Figure1...
Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwith this manual.Refer to ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Remove and discardany rubberbands,if present.They are for packaging purposesonly. REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Figure1...
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Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ productis designedand manufacturedfor yearsof dependableoperation. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed • Discountof 10%from a SearsrepresentativeT. For pricesand additional informationin the U.S.A. Sears Installation Service ...
Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ productis designedand manufacturedfor yearsof dependableoperation. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed • Discountof 10%from a SearsrepresentativeT. For pricesand additional informationin the U.S.A. Sears Installation Service ...
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